It’s On: Gatlin Vows Defeat of Usain Bolt in Rio
Justin Gatlin, American sprinter, is promising to beat Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Ever since Bolt defeated him to retain his world titles in the 100 meters and the 200 meters in 2015 in Beijing, Gatlin has sought revenge. The rivalry between Bolt and Gatlin has the […]
Jamaican Bully Beef with Canadian Spicy Sausage & Cabbage Recipe by White Gyal Can Cook
Ready to try a fusion Jamaican Canadian Recipe. My Jamaican Bully Beef with Canadian Spicy Sausage & Cabbage Recipe is an easy to cook one pot meal. Ingredients Spicy Italian uncooked sausage one scotch bonnet bully beef Red Onion, Green Onion, Red Pepper, one diced carrot and Garlic green cabbage purple cabbage apple 1 tablespoon curry […]
Back to the Basics of Bartering
Our current economic system has socialised us to exchange a form of money – whether cash or credit – to receive goods and services. Unfortunately, whenever we run short of this precious monetary commodity, we’re unable to obtain the things that we need or want. In these times when finding extra cash is definitely challenging, […]
Ishawna Responds to Foota Hype Statements
Dancehall’s dominant female, Ishawna, signed to mega label Downsound Records, has come out in full defense of comments made by Dancehall Selector Foota Hype with a single called ‘Social Media Hot. In a recent interview on Jamaican Television, the selector referred to the Dancehall trendsetter Ishawna as ‘Social Media Hot’ when asked who was “hot” […]
“We fight!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Dakota Rae Edwards “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “The pride and aggression of our people. Whether up or down we have the perseverance and pride to fight to the […]
Jamaican Chinese Chicken and Pig Tails with Potatoes Recipe
Chicken and Pig Tails with potatoes recipe is a Hakka combo that is made by Chinese Jamaican. Ingredients 2 chicken legs and thighs 1 lb. pig’s tail 1 potato, diced Several scallions, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic Soy sauce to taste Water for simmering Scotch Bonnet pepper (optional) Directions Soak the pig’s tail overnight. Cut […]
Photo Highlights: SRHA Board of Directors Honours Best Hospital and Best Health Centre
Johnny Daley’s One Man Show Connects
The expected action for most couples on Valentine’s Day is not usually laughter, but this past Sunday side splitting humor was the order of the day as Christopher Johnny Daley presented his One Man Show at the Courtleigh Auditorium. The event is the first time the actor, host and comedian has given his Jamaican fans […]
West Indian Social Club to Premier “Queen Nanny” Documentary In Honor of Black History Month, February 28, 2016
In honor of Black History Month, the West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc. will be hosting a program which will is scheduled to be held on Sunday, February 28th at 5pm. This event will feature the screening of the documentary “Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Cheiftainess” a film by Roy T. Anderson. The documentary has […]
Project Capability: Expanding the horizons of students with learning difficulties
Project Capability is the brainchild of Samantha-Kaye .D. Christie, a PhD student at Curtin University, Australia. The programme caters specifically to students’ with learning difficulties attending the Montego Bay Community College, a college which Samantha herself attended in her native island, Jamaica. Driven by her desire to see more opportunities and awareness being raised about […]